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Definition of "patache" [pa•tache]

  • A dispatch-boat; a small vessel used to communicate between the vessels of a fleet. (noun)
  • A horse-drawn carriage with two wheels used in France. (noun)

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Use "patache" in a sentence
  • "A second type of small ocean-going vessel in New France was called a patache by Champlain."
  • "The patache was a purpose-built vessel for reconnaissance, surveys, and exploration."
  • "Each large ship was accompanied by a small tender that Champlain called a patache."
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